IDrive
9.2#2 in backup softwareFrom $0.25 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitIDrive vs Retrospect Backup
Retrospect Backup
8.2#14 in backup softwareiOSWebLinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | IDrive | Retrospect Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Backup scope | mixed | mixed |
| Cloud integrations | Add-ons cover Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Dropbox, and Box. | Tested cloud destinations include Retrospect Cloud, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob, Dropbox, Wasabi, MinIO, Synology, QNAP, and DigitalOcean Spaces. |
| Computer backup | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Calabasas, California, United States | Sunnyvale, California, United States |
| Mobile backup | The mobile apps back up contacts, photos, videos, and calendar events; the Android app also backs up SMS and call logs. | Yes |
| Ransomware protection | Yes | Retrospect supports immutable object-lock retention on S3, Azure, Google Cloud, Backblaze B2, Wasabi, and MinIO. |
| Restore modes | mixed | mixed |
| Server backup | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android | Windows,macOS,Linux |
IDrive plans
- IDrive Mini$0.25 a month
- IDrive Personal$11.99 a month
- IDrive Team$11.99 a month
- IDrive Business$59.99 a month
- BasicFree
- Microsoft Office 365 Backup$20 a year
Retrospect Backup plans
- SoloPriced on request
- Solo—
- Desktop$9 a month
- Single Server 5$39 a month
- Single Server 20$59 a month
- Multi Server Unlimited$179 a month
Pick IDrive if…
IDrive suits individuals and organizations that want to back up multiple device types, including servers and NAS devices, under one account. Its business administration and cloud application add-ons may also suit teams managing shared backups.
Pick Retrospect Backup if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.